stand-up-paddle boarding (SUP)

Willie carving along the wave!

Stand up Paddle Surfing (SUP) is an alternative to regular surfing or kayaking/canoeing. SUP is great for fitness, very good fun and works perfectly in flat calm conditions! This cross breed of paddling and surfing appeals to a wide audience and on the right equipment, is surprisingly easy.

Tiree offers an abundance of SUP spots. The calm waters of Loch Bhasapol lead you on to Gott Bay, Crossapol and eventually the larger and more challenging surf on the west coast of the island. A full range of conditions within ten miles of one another. Tiree is the perfect spot for SUP and SUP is a great ‘no wind’ alternative for windsurfers and kitesurfers, and is a perfect ‘small swell’ alternative for surfers.

Group SUP beginners lessons

Our hire and instruction of SUP is run on a very flexible basis working around you and the predominant weather conditions. We will operate in a wide variety of venues and water surface conditions. This means that no two lessons or paddling sessions are the same and therefore the learning curve of this sport is a very steady and progressive one.

Ideal first time beginners waves for SUP!

A typical format would involve an introduction to SUP on flat water in the morning for new clients and then after lunch allow the clients, with their newly found paddling experience, the opportunity to try and catch some waves at a wave beach (conditions dependent)! This includes transport from the centre to the chosen venues for the day and returning to the centre at the end of the day for the full ‘Surf-fari’ experience!

For 2016 all courses are BSUPA certified and we are one of the only Scottish who can offer BSUPA level 2 courses, as well as the BSUPA level 1 courses which we offered previously.

2018 s.u.p hire & instruction prices

Starter gear (Tiki) - Half day: £20 / Full day: £30

Pro gear (Starboard) - Half day: £30 / Full day: £60

BSUPA Level 1 ability level- Half day (Tiki hire inclusive ): £40

BSUPA Level 2 ability level- Half day (Starboard hire inclusive): £60

Coastal tour 1/2 day with instructor: £40

(including starter board, transfers to and from the beach/buoyancy aid & wetsuit)

Half day lessons are 2 hrs duration in the water while full days are 2 x 2hr lessons with an hours lunch break. The morning session runs from 11am and the afternoon lesson from 2pm

Please register for you course at our shop and booking office in Cornaig when you arrive on the island.

s.u.p. hire fleet

Our hire fleet comes from Tiki and Fanatic.

Tiki SUP soft deck boards are great boards for all ages and abilities and the perfect board to introduce the sport with.